Happy Easter! 🌷🐰

Today is a reminder of the beauty of new beginnings, renewed hope, and the joy of resurrection. For all who celebrate, may you experience the peace and joy this holiday brings.

Do you have a desire to learn about the new CY24 #SocialNeeds HCPCS and how Gravity Project terminology aligns with the key activities of social risk assessment and community health integration?

Then this Gravity Implementation Affinity Group is for you!

Please join us, link ⬇️

Now available! The Social Care Voice Co-Design Report, a project of Gravity Project Implementation workstream through a partnership with Civitas Networks for Health & facilitated by @healthbegins, centers #socialcare voices in the evaluation & evolution of standards. confluence.hl7.org/display/GRAV/S…

In case you missed it!

Our Feb Implementation Affinity Group covered thoughts on using #FHIR Observation vs. Questionnaire Response for #HRSN screening - learnings from preparing to implement #SDOH data standards in the NY state #1115 waiver

Recording vimeo.com/918995679?shar…

🤯 Open City Labs has mapped 232 government programs, 63 forms, across 30 agencies to connect people with social services via #APIs . Amazing HIMSS talk moderated by Evelyn Gallego w/ Joy Doll Creighton University, Timi Leslie BluePath Health, Matt Bishop on modernizing #PublicHealth with…

Join the Gravity team and our members at #HIMSS24 !

- Member office hrs at the @hl7 kiosk
- A panel w/ leading member/implementers
- A PMO-led all-project HL7 session

Ready to connect on data standards to address #SDOH

Events listed on our confluence ⬇️
confluence.hl7.org/display/GRAV/G…

Excited for egallego's insights at HIMSS 24? Join her panel with @JohnByer & @JohnManning to learn about the ACLgov Social Care Referrals Challenge!

🗓️ March 13 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET.

Discover how interoperable tech is transforming #socialcare . #HIMSS24 #interoperability

EMI Advisors is now a proud member/partner of Civitas Networks for Health!

We look forward to collaborating with our fellow leaders of data-led health improvement collaboratives and information exchanges to tackle the most challenging healthcare issues.

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Since 2020, we have partnered with ONC to advance SDOH interoperability through a Learning Forum & Information Exchange Toolkit. Dive into key takeaways shared by ONC below and included in the Summary Report.
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🚨 Funding alert! USAging’s Center of Excellence to Align Health and Social Care is now accepting applications for grants to support innovation & infrastructure costs for up to 20 #CommunityCareHubs . Funded by ACLgov. Learn more and apply by 4/5. bit.ly/3SCUfZt

Just out .. NY's Addenum to the RFA for Social Care Networks - NY docnotes.net/2024/02/social… via @jacobr

Check out our latest blog exploring the interplay between #environmentalhealth and population health drivers. Discover how we use analytics, technology, and complex adaptive systems to promote #environmentaljustice to create a healthier future. Read more 👇emiadvisors.net/blog/environme…

In their new Forefront article, Karen Hacker, Peter A. Briss, and Alyson B. Goodman of CDC argue that it's important to remain committed to upstream prevention, early intervention, and treatment when indicated now and into the future. bit.ly/3uBUaxd

Exciting news! Our expert Kate Ricker co-published an insightful article on 'Regulations & Funding for Nationwide Health Data Ecosystem Architecture.'

Read more to explore trends shaping healthcare's future. #HIE #DataExchange #regulatorysandbox

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Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing everyone a year filled with the fiery energy of the Dragon – a symbol of power, strength, and good luck. Let's embrace the energy of this majestic creature and make this year one to remember! #YearOfTheDragon #ChineseNewYear 🐉

Major health IT call outs in this Senate Finance Committee hearing on healthcare and AI

Sendak - we need a new type of regional extension center to help safety net adopt AI to improve care

Mello - we need more granular CMS guidelines to plans, similar to meaningful use for EHRs

NEW BLOG POST: SAMHSA and ONC Launch the Behavioral Health Information Technology Initiative. healthit.gov/buzz-blog/beha… #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #USCDI #HealthIT SAMHSA

With some evidence that claims denials are growing, seems like patients would really benefit from a #FHIR API for 'claims files' to complement the medical record and claims APIs that they're already entitled to.

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As we bid farewell to 2023, let's reflect on our accomplishments, growth, and the resilient spirit that defines our team. We wish our colleagues, clients, and loved ones a prosperous #NewYear full of new opportunities, continued success, and happiness.

Cheers to 2024! 🥂

Wishing all a happy holiday season!

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, or another festive custom, may your home be filled with warmth, laughter, and joy! 🎁🎄 #HappyHolidays #MerryChristmas